Velvetwater Posted December 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I was just thinking about how most cruise lines allow 1 standard wine bottle per adult for most cruises regardless of the length. So a passenger on a 3 day cruise that has paid a lot less and has a lot less time can take the same amount as someone on a 13 day cruise that has paid a lot more and has a lot more drinking time. So 7 days and under 1 bottle and 7+ days 2 bottles? Yes I know this makes me sound like an alcoholic but I do like wine and I do like certain types to take on a cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted December 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Considering how much of a revenue maker alcohol is for the mass market lines, I consider myself lucky that we can even bring one bottle of wine on board. Don't make waves, or even that might go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We just pay the corkage for bottles of our type of wine in excess of allowed quantity. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Don't count on any of the main lines raising their wine limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted December 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2017 NCL has no limit, but you pay a $15 per bottle corkage fee at the time of boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Things are not always fair but it keeps a policy much easier by having one rule regardless of the length of the cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Doesn't seen fair, but that's the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted December 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I doubt the cruise lines were considering what volume a person may consumer over a given period of time when they offered the option to bring wine on board. That likely was not the point. It was more of a gesture of good will - along with a revenue generator for those that also charge a corkage fee - than anything else. The one bottle per person or two per stateroom - whichever policy is followed - is a way to provide a guideline for this gesture. My issue is more with the imposition of a corkage fee (which on RCI was originally on, then off, now back on again) which typically outweighs the value of the wine brought on board and is more of a pain then a pleasure with the ability to bring wine on board at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted December 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Of course it’s not “fair” - there is virtually no aspect of life which cannot be shown to be “unfair” when looked at closely enough. For example, why should a 115 pound woman have to pay the same fare for a flight as a 325 pound man - when it is clear that the weight carried directly effects a plane’s fuel consumption: a major component of operating cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted December 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2017 My issue is more with the imposition of a corkage fee (which on RCI was originally on, then off, now back on again) which typically outweighs the value of the wine brought on board and is more of a pain then a pleasure with the ability to bring wine on board at all. That's frequently true, but not always - it depends what ship and what embarkation port. And whether you prefer the safety of a wine you know & trust. When we sailed out of Sydney on Princess, the prices in the bottlos (Aussie-speak for offies) were very reasonable, and the shop price plus Princess' A$15 corkage was no higher than Princess' cheapest wines. As we'd had a few days in Aus to sus out the wines we liked, we took a dozen bottles aboard. And - shhhh, don't tell them :D - we had the bonus of putting our two-bottle allowance in our checked bags & Princess only charging corkage on 10 of the 12 bottles in our carry-on. Where are you boarding, VelvetWater? JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted January 2, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Boarding in Singapore with P&O Australia so not permitted to take any alcohol on board. But also have drinks package included so all is good. :) I know cruise lines won't likely do it but it did have me wondering about it the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I was just thinking about how most cruise lines allow 1 standard wine bottle per adult for most cruises regardless of the length. So a passenger on a 3 day cruise that has paid a lot less and has a lot less time can take the same amount as someone on a 13 day cruise that has paid a lot more and has a lot more drinking time. So 7 days and under 1 bottle and 7+ days 2 bottles? Yes I know this makes me sound like an alcoholic but I do like wine and I do like certain types to take on a cruise. :) I have found that they have alcohol on the ship for purchase on every cruise I have been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Of course it’s not “fair” - there is virtually no aspect of life which cannot be shown to be “unfair” when looked at closely enough. For example, why should a 115 pound woman have to pay the same fare for a flight as a 325 pound man - when it is clear that the weight carried directly effects a plane’s fuel consumption: a major component of operating cost? good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 2, 2018 That's frequently true, but not always - it depends what ship and what embarkation port. And whether you prefer the safety of a wine you know & trust.When we sailed out of Sydney on Princess, the prices in the bottlos (Aussie-speak for offies) were very reasonable, and the shop price plus Princess' A$15 corkage was no higher than Princess' cheapest wines. As we'd had a few days in Aus to sus out the wines we liked, we took a dozen bottles aboard. And - shhhh, don't tell them :D - we had the bonus of putting our two-bottle allowance in our checked bags & Princess only charging corkage on 10 of the 12 bottles in our carry-on. Where are you boarding, VelvetWater? JB :) That is a standard with Princess but not with other lines, some of which do not allow anything but a dozen cans of soft drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 2, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Most lines You can take more. And pay corkage. Cruise lines are in business to make money, booze is a big money spinner for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 2, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Boarding in Singapore with P&O Australia so not permitted to take any alcohol on board. But also have drinks package included so all is good. :) I know cruise lines won't likely do it but it did have me wondering about it the other day. You can bring up to a dozen cans of soft drink on board, so perhaps that can help but as you have a drink's package I wouldn't worry. As for Singapore, the alcohol is likely to be more expensive on land than on the ship.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted January 2, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted January 2, 2018 You can bring up to a dozen cans of soft drink on board, so perhaps that can help but as you have a drink's package I wouldn't worry. As for Singapore, the alcohol is likely to be more expensive on land than on the ship.:eek: More likely to board with an entire suitcase of unusual food items and craft bits anyway...I really like aspects of Asian culture. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 2, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 2, 2018 More likely to board with an entire suitcase of unusual food items and craft bits anyway...I really like aspects of Asian culture. :) If you are debarking in Australia or NZ (or anywhere really), just make sure you declare any goods to customs. You wouldn't want to get fined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowskier Posted January 2, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 2, 2018 So 7 days and under 1 bottle and 7+ days 2 bottles? Yes I know this makes me sound like an alcoholic but I do like wine and I do like certain types to take on a cruise. :) Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 2, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward. LOL, maybe this is in addition to what is purchased on board.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted January 2, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted January 3, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Of course it’s not “fair” - there is virtually no aspect of life which cannot be shown to be “unfair” when looked at closely enough. For example, why should a 115 pound woman have to pay the same fare for a flight as a 325 pound man - when it is clear that the weight carried directly effects a plane’s fuel consumption: a major component of operating cost? It would be so easy for the airlines to charge by weight. They have the scales right there at check-in to weigh your luggage. Just hop on the scale too and presto, your fare is calculated.:D Now, that would be a fun check-in process.;) Edited January 3, 2018 by DirtyDawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted January 3, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Boarding in Singapore with P&O Australia so not permitted to take any alcohol on board. But also have drinks package included so all is good. :) I know cruise lines won't likely do it but it did have me wondering about it the other day. Even if you were permitted to take booze aboard (you can on P&O UK) I doubt that shop-bought in Singapore plus corkage would be cheaper than ship's wines. P&O UK's bar prices are very reasonable, probably its the same with P&O Aus. All of which is irrelevant if you have the drinks package. Just attach an intravenus drip to your arm & get them to keep it topped up. :D JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted January 4, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Really? Two bottle of wine in 7 days makes you sound like an alcoholic? If this is the sole basis for the self-diagnosis I think you can write alcoholism off and move forward. It was a bit of a joke to end the post....that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted January 4, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 4, 2018 It was a bit of a joke to end the post....that is all. If it was a joke you should never have put the "I am deadly serious" emoji :) at the end of your sentence. It will confuse some people around here. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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